One day after Boatright committed to West Virginia, coach Bob Huggins secured a commitment from another point guard — Jabarie Hinds of Mount Vernon, N.Y. Hinds was also considering UConn, and while his picking West Virginia was frustrating for the Huskies, his landing in Morgantown has re-opened a door for the Huskies with Boatright.

3. His Eligibility Was in Question His Freshman Year

When Boatright was a freshman, in 2011-12, UConn held him out of action for two stretches — once at the beginning of the season and once mid-way through — while the NCAA investigated allegations that Boatright received improper benefits that, according to multiple reports, including a plane ticket purchased by Reggie Rose, Boatright’s AAU coach and the brother of Chicago Bulls star Derek Rose.

The NCAA ultimately cleared Boatright of any wrongdoing.

4. He’s a Potential NBA Draft Pick

Boatright’s potential as an NBA player is established enough that it’s not out of the question he could skip his senior year and go pro. But the consensus among scouts is that he’d be better off returning for a fourth year in Storrs and enhancing his draft prospects.

A scout had the following to say about Boatright to the New Haven Register’s David Borges earlier this year:

“He should stay in and have the capability of having a great year next year. He could be one of the dominant players in that league and would eliminate any questions.”